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A Celadon-Glazed 'Chrysanthemum' Cup Qing Dynasty, 18th Century
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
the steep fluted sides moulded with rows of petals, rising to an everted scallop-edged rim, the interior incised with a leafy chrysanthemum spray, covered overall in a sea-green glaze stopping neatly at the foot, the white base painted with a sprig of lingzhi within a double-circle
Provenance
The Riesco Collection.
Sotheby's London, 11th December 1984, lot 421.
Bluett & Sons, London.
Sotheby's London, 11th December 1984, lot 421.
Bluett & Sons, London.
Exhibited
From the Tang to the Qing: Chinese Ceramics from circa 618-1850 A.D. from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Peter Thompson, Hull University, Hull, 1996, cat. no. 118.
Condition
Several chips to unglazed foot ring, the largest approximately 7mm wide. Numerous very small chips, nicks and glaze flakes to rim, otherwise in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."